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Baofeng vs Retevis: radios compared

41 models from Baofeng and 32 models from Retevis — how the two lineups compare on numbers: releases, scores, specs and features.

BaofengBaofengRetevisRetevis
Models in the catalog4132
Models of the last 3 years2132
Years in the catalog2018–20262025–2026
Median score5.66.2
Median score, last 3 years5.76.2
Best rated modelUV-9R plus · 8.8RB669 · 9.4
By year

Models by release year

BaofengRetevis
0612192520182019202020212023202420252026
Median score by year
02.557.5102018202320252026
Models of the last 3 years

Typical specs and features

SpecBaofengRetevis
Maximum range (claimed) median6 km3 km
Transmit power median5 W1 W
Channels median9916
Battery capacity median1,800 mAh1,800 mAh
Weight median200 g181 g
Digital mode (DMR / dPMR) share of models17%6%
USB-C charging share of models73%64%
VOX (hands-free) share of models100%100%
Flashlight share of models100%100%
Dual band (VHF + UHF) share of models100%100%
Top rated

Best models of each brand

Baofeng

1 Baofeng UV-5RM Plus
Baofeng · 2026
UV-5RM Plus
10 W
8.7
2 Baofeng BF-E50
Baofeng · 2026
BF-E50
8 W16
7.5
3 Baofeng BF-33C
Baofeng · 2026
BF-33C
5 km0.5 W16
6.9
4 Baofeng DM-32E
Baofeng · 2025
DM-32E
5 W
6.8
5 Baofeng UV-7B
Baofeng · 2025
UV-7B
5 W1,000
6.6

Retevis

1 Retevis RB669
Retevis · 2025
RB669
1 W16
9.4
2 Retevis MA1
Retevis · 2026
MA1
50 W999
9.2
3 Retevis RA89
Retevis · 2025
RA89
10 W200IPx8
9.1
4 Retevis RB648
Retevis · 2026
RB648
2 km0.5 W16IPx7
9.0
5 Retevis RT40
Retevis · 2026
RT40
1.7 km0.5 W48
8.8
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